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Kensington community worker kicks goals for public housing residents

April 13th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

For Kensington’s beloved community worker Erika Lodge, the bushes next to the public toilets at St Kilda Beach used to be her “home away from home.”

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The West Melbourne Apollo building

April 13th, 2022 - Felicity Jack

I have been interested to know more about the Mighty Apollo building at 109-111 Hawke St for many years, and the recently published book by Jon Faine, Apollo and Thelma, a true tall story, prompted me to find out more.

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Lots to see at KHT

April 13th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

North West City News caught up with Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) CEO Tom Mosby in March to discuss all things art, design and education happening at the Trust.

Party policy time

April 13th, 2022 - Barbara Francis & Rus Littleson

With the fragrance of a federal election in the air, we have a sniff of party policies at a national level on short stays.

FAMILI’S We Take Back Our Mother Tongues connects internal and external landscapes

April 13th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

A collective of musicians, composers, DJs, dancers, choreographers, installation artists, poets, actors and martial artists are bringing an immersive production to Arts House this May.

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Beauty salon a lesson in business rejuvenation

April 13th, 2022 - Sophie Berrill

Erin Laird was first drawn to the old Take Off Skin and Body salon because it was a failing venture.

Latest news from Parkville Gardens

April 13th, 2022 - Tom Knowles

Amid global turmoil and national flood disasters, the Parkville Gardens neighbourhood is fortunate to have remained a place of calm and natural appeal. It’s also been a quiet time for community activities, but that’s about to change.